Valimai (soundtrack) explained

Valimai
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cover:Valimai album cover.webp
Released:1 January 2022
Recorded:2020–2021
Studio:U1 Records, Chennai
Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai
Unique Studios LLP, Chennai
New Edge Studios, Mumbai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Tamil
Label:Sony Music India
Producer:Yuvan Shankar Raja
Prev Title:Veeramae Vaagai Soodum
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Maamanithan
Next Year:2022

Valimai is the soundtrack album composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2022 Tamil-language action thriller film of the same name, directed by H. Vinoth. Produced by Boney Kapoor under Bayview Projects LLP and Zee Studios, starring Ajith Kumar. The soundtrack album featured five songs written by Vignesh Shivan, Thamarai and Arivu and released by Sony Music India on New Year's Day (1 January 2022).[1]

Development

Following the successive collaborations with Ajith Kumar after Dheena, Billa, Aegan, Mankatha, Billa II, Arrambam and Nerkonda Paarvai, Yuvan was assigned to compose songs for the film (earlier titled as Thala 60) after Vinoth's suggestion to Boney Kapoor, during the production of Nerkonda Paarvai. Initially, A. R. Rahman was rumoured to compose for the project after his meeting with Kapoor,[2] but Rahman denied the speculations.[3] [4] Yuvan's inclusion was confirmed during the project launch in October 2019.[5]

According to a report from The Times of India, the album of Valimai will have five songs including a theme music.[6] [7] Yuvan composed two tracks for the film during February 2020, where one of the tracks being filmed.[8] But due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the progress of the film's music album was put on hold and also due to Ajith Kumar's request, not to begin post-production immediately in concern about the safety of the technical crew.[9] [10] In a press interaction with Vikatan, Yuvan further revealed that, he had completed three songs and the theme music;[11] for the latter, he composed without the help of his signature guitar notes,[12] as per Ajith's suggestion, so as to give something fresh and massy appeal.[13] [14] Recording for the tracks began in mid-December 2020 at composer A. R. Rahman's AM Studios in Chennai,[15] with the studio's chief sound engineer S. Sivakumar worked on the film's audiography.[16] [17] The film's soundtrack has different set of songs, consisting of various genres.[18]

Yuvan Shankar Raja had launched a website named on his label U1 Records in February 2021, and it revealed the details about the film's introductory song for Ajith Kumar (later deciphered the track as "Naanga Vera Maari"),[19] with Vignesh Shivan writing the lyrics; touted to be a folk number, Yuvan also brought in folk drummers from Orissa to record the song.[20] Discussing the song, Yuvan described it as a "mass song",[21] which gained expectations around the song, after his work in the iconic theme music from Mankatha (2011).[22] The opening song was reported to have two versions with a rough cut was recorded by Yuvan, along with Anurag Kulkarni, a prominent playback singer in Tollywood and Anirudh Ravichander was reported to give vocals for its dual version.[23] The song was choreographed by Dinesh Kumar, featuring other junior artistes and was filmed at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad during February 2020.[24] For this song, Ajith handled the drone camera and shot few frames in the song as well as in the film.[25]

Yuvan recorded two melody tracks for the album, with one written by Thamarai, after Ajith Kumar reportedly suggested tracks in melody genres. It is because, of the 2019 film Viswasam featured "Kannana Kanne", a melody song based on the father-daughter relationship, which won National Film Award for its composer D. Imman.[26] [27] [28] The song is based on mother-son sentiment, and Yuvan had revealed that it will be dedicated to motherhood and mother's love for her kids.[29] [30] [31] In July 2021, rapper-lyricist Arivu was reported to pen one of the songs for the film,[32] and a still was released in September 2021, citing about the recording sessions of the track.[33]

Release

Actors Poonam Bajwa,[34] Sakshi Agarwal,[35] music director S. Thaman[36] and director Venkat Prabhu (who occasionally collaborated with Yuvan)[37] raised anticipations about the film's soundtrack. On 2 August 2021,[38] [39] collaborating with Ajith's 30th anniversary in the film industry,[40] the makers released the first single "Naanga Vera Maari" on the same night.[41] [42] The song lyrics talk about how youngsters should be, when it comes to their attitude and behaviour.[43] Within a span of 17 hours since its release, the lyrical video (released on Sony Music South) crossed 6 million views on YouTube.[44] In August 2021, Yuvan tweeted that work on the second single is under progress and will be launched soon.[45] [46] On 1 December 2021,[47] a promo teaser of the second single, titled "Mother Song" was released,[48] and the full song will be unveiled on 5 December.[49] [50] The third single from the album an instrumental track titled "Whistle Theme" was released on 22 December,[51] [52] and received praise from music critics and listeners. Boney Kapoor, called the theme track a "musical delight".[53]

Though, H. Vinoth stated that the remaining tracks from the album will be released on the film's earlier scheduled release date (13 January 2022),[54] the soundtrack eventually released on New Year's Day (1 January 2022).[55] The album which released on Spotify,[56] iTunes and YouTube Music had featured five tracks in the album including "Enna Kurai" and the theme track "The Intense of Fire". A day after its release, the tracks were removed from the respective platforms as the tracks revealed the plot of the film, but eventually restored a day before the film release.[57]

Reception

Ramesh Kannan of Moviecrow stated that "Yuvan's score for one of the highly expected movies is largely a mixed bag from the composer and the soundtrack is salvaged by a couple of neatly done melodies" and gave 2.5 out of 5 to the album.[58] Aishwarya Ragupati of Hindustan Times gave 4 out of 5 stating the album as "earthy and massy".[59]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Valimai' first single and teaser from August! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153658/https://www.sify.com/movies/valimai-first-single-and-teaser-from-august-news-tamil-vhqfL6idbdjjg.html . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Sify.
  2. Web site: Thala 60: AR Rahman to compose for Ajith's next film with Boney Kapoor? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153658/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thala-60-ar-rahman-to-compose-for-ajith-s-next-film-with-boney-kapoor-1575510-2019-07-31 . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . India Today.
  3. Web site: AR Rahman on being part of Thala 60: I'm not composing for the film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153658/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ar-rahman-on-being-part-of-thala-60-i-m-not-composing-for-the-film-1577398-2019-08-05 . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . India Today.
  4. Web site: Rahman is not the music director of 'Thala 60'! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153702/https://www.sify.com/movies/rahman-is-not-the-music-director-of-thala-60-news-tamil-tidllvaggidfg.html . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Sify.
  5. News: 'Valimai' will be a mass film, reveals Yuvan Shankar Raja . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125164945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/valimai-will-be-a-mass-film-reveals-yuvan-shankar-raja/articleshow/78570024.cms . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  6. News: 'Valimai' latest update: Thala Ajith's cop drama will have five songs? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200503072625/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/valimai-latest-update-thala-ajiths-cop-drama-will-have-five-songs/articleshow/75245606.cms . 3 May 2020 . 23 October 2020 . The Times of India.
  7. Web site: Five songs in Thala Ajith's 'Valimai'! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153702/https://www.sify.com/movies/five-songs-in-thala-ajiths-valimai-news-tamil-uesihMijibdfc.html . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Sify.
  8. Web site: 21 April 2020 . Thala Ajith's upcoming film Valimai to have a theme song by composer Yuvan Shankar Raja? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153658/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thala-ajiths-upcoming-film-valimai-have-theme-song-composer-yuvan-shankar-raja-526035 . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Pinkvilla.
  9. News: Why Ajith's Valimai may not rush for post-production works? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200517224454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/why-ajiths-valimai-may-not-rush-for-post-production-works/articleshow/75756268.cms . 17 May 2020 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  10. News: Yuvan Shankar Raja reveals the progress of Ajith's Valimai's music . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201107085504/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-raja-reveals-the-progress-of-ajiths-valimais-music/articleshow/76773068.cms . 7 November 2020 . 23 October 2020 . The Times of India.
  11. Web site: K,க.பாலாஜி . RAJASEKARAN . 'வலிமை' படத்துக்குப் புதுமையான தீம் மியூசிக்! - யுவன் சொன்ன ரகசியம் . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153700/https://cinema.vikatan.com/music/yuvan-shankar-raja-shares-about-valimai-movie-in-ananda-vikatan-press-meet . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Ananda Vikatan . 22 October 2020 . ta.
  12. News: Did Yuvan Shankar Raja score music for 'Valimai' without using a Guitar? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201209215114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/did-yuvan-shankar-raja-score-music-for-valimai-without-using-a-guitar/articleshow/78824744.cms . 9 December 2020 . 5 February 2021 . The Times of India.
  13. Web site: Yuvan: Ajith suggested that I avoid guitar for 'Valimai' theme music . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20201024114039/https://www.sify.com/movies/yuvan-ajith-suggested-that-i-avoid-guitar-for-valimai-theme-music-news-tamil-ukwm9Hgfbaihh.html . 24 October 2020 . 23 October 2020 . Sify.
  14. Web site: Thala Ajith's Valimai: Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed a fresh massy theme music for H Vinoth directorial? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210219215623/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thala-ajith-s-valimai-yuvan-shankar-raja-has-composed-fresh-massy-theme-music-h-vinoth-directorial-569931?amp . 19 February 2021 . 23 October 2020 . Pinkvilla.
  15. Web site: Yuvan Shankar Raja shares update on Ajith's Valimai. See Instagram post . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126164119/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yuvan-shankar-raja-shares-update-on-ajith-s-valimai-see-instagram-post-1749597-2020-12-15 . 26 January 2021 . 5 February 2021 . India Today.
  16. Web site: Thala Ajith's Valimai: Yuvan Shankar Raja starts composing music for the H Vinoth directorial; See PHOTO . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210217110132/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thala-ajith-s-valimai-yuvan-shankar-raja-starts-composing-music-h-vinoth-directorial-see-photo-583436 . 17 February 2021 . 5 February 2021 . Pinkvilla. 14 December 2020 .
  17. Web site: 16 December 2020 . Yuvan Shankar Raja starts composing for Ajith's 'Valimai' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201216040624/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yuvan-shankar-raja-starts-composing-ajiths-valimai-139686 . 16 December 2020 . 5 February 2021 . The News Minute.
  18. News: Ajith's 'Valimai' will have a different set of songs . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210620143129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ajiths-valimai-will-have-a-different-set-of-songs/articleshow/80612705.cms . 20 June 2021 . 5 February 2021 . The Times of India.
  19. News: Yuvan's website spills the beans on Valimai and Ajith's role . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210122841/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvans-website-spills-the-beans-on-valimai-and-ajiths-role/articleshow/80787921.cms . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . The Times of India.
  20. Web site: Valimai: Intro song for Thala Ajith in the cop drama will be a folk number; Details inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210125716/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/valimai-intro-song-thala-ajith-cop-drama-will-be-folk-number-details-inside-610780 . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . Pinkvilla. 10 February 2021 .
  21. News: Ajith's Valimai intro song making photos revealed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210212170029/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ajiths-valimai-intro-song-making-photos-revealed/articleshow/80883794.cms . 12 February 2021 . 19 February 2021 . The Times of India.
  22. Web site: Folk song for Ajith's introduction in Valimai, reveals Yuvan Shankar Raja. Details here . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210103709/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/folk-song-for-ajith-s-introduction-in-valimai-reveals-yuvan-shankar-raja-details-here-1767865-2021-02-10 . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . India Today.
  23. News: Ajith's 'Valimai' opening track may have two versions; read details . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210216104350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ajiths-valimai-opening-track-may-have-two-versions-read-details/articleshow/80980449.cms . 16 February 2021 . 19 February 2021 . The Times of India.
  24. News: Valimai's Naanga Vera Maari will be a massy number . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119071812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/valimais-naanga-vera-maari-will-be-a-massy-number/articleshow/84975401.cms . 19 November 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India. Lakshmi . V. .
  25. News: 'Naanga Vera Maari': Ajith repeats his unique technique for 'Valimai', deets inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125164949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/naanga-vera-maari-ajith-repeats-his-unique-technique-for-valimai-deets-inside/articleshow/84999308.cms . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  26. Web site: Imman on his National Award for Viswasam: It's pure joy to receive national-level recognition for Tamil music . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153658/https://www.sify.com/movies/imman-on-his-national-award-for-viswasam-its-pure-joy-to-receive-national-level-recognition-for-tamil-music-news-tamil-vdwmvgidbfbcd.html . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . Sify.
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  29. News: After 14 years, Ajith to have an emotional mother-son scene in 'Valimai' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210118102441/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-14-years-ajith-to-have-an-emotional-mother-son-scene-in-valimai/articleshow/79792282.cms . 18 January 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  30. News: 'Valimai': Yuvan Shankar Raja shares update on Ajith starrer songs . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119071828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/valimai-yuvan-shankar-raja-shares-update-on-ajith-starrer-songs/articleshow/83740218.cms . 19 November 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  31. Web site: 2 July 2021 . Thala Ajith and Boney Kapoor's Valimai sets a new record even before its release . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119071819/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thala-ajith-and-boney-kapoors-valimai-sets-a-new-record-even-before-its-release.html . 19 November 2021 . 3 August 2021 . Behindwoods.
  32. News: 'Valimai': Vaathi Raid singer Arivu pens a rap song for Ajith's cop drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119071817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/valimai-vaathi-raid-singer-arivu-pens-a-rap-song-for-ajiths-cop-drama/articleshow/84549409.cms . 19 November 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  33. News: Yuvan's collaboration with Enjoy Enjaami fame rapper Arivu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119073030/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvans-collaboration-with-enjoy-enjaami-fame-rapper-arivu/articleshow/86420032.cms . 19 November 2021 . 19 November 2021 . The Times of India. 22 September 2021 .
  34. News: Poonam Bajwa is eagerly waiting for the release of 'Valimai' album . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125155212/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/poonam-bajwa-is-eagerly-waiting-for-the-release-of-valimai-album/articleshow/75532101.cms . 25 January 2022 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
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  36. News: Yuvan Shankar Raja reveals some update on Ajith's Valimai . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220201100035/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvan-shankar-raja-reveals-some-update-on-ajiths-valimai/articleshow/81306063.cms . 1 February 2022 . 3 August 2021 . The Times of India.
  37. Web site: 12 August 2021 . Maanadu director Venkat Prabhu gives Thala Ajith's Valimai second single update – Full Details . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119060216/https://www.indiaglitz.com/valimai-latest-update-valimai-second-single-update-thala-ajith-yuvan-shankar-raja-venkat-prabhu-tamil-news-292879 . 19 November 2021 . 19 November 2021 . IndiaGlitz.
  38. Web site: 2 August 2021 . Valimai's 1st single Vera Maari out to mark Ajith's 30 years in films . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210802175108/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/08/02225422/1309970/Valimais-1st-single-Vera-Maari-out-to-mark-Ajiths-.vpf . 2 August 2021 . 3 August 2021 . DT Next.
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  41. Web site: 2 August 2021 . Valimai song Naanga Vera Maari: When and where you can stream Ajith's song . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119071817/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/when-and-where-you-can-stream-the-first-song-from-ajith-valimai-7434558/ . 19 November 2021 . 3 August 2021 . The Indian Express.
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  45. Web site: 'Valimai' second single is getting ready! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211119064716/https://www.sify.com/movies/valimai-second-single-is-getting-ready-news-tamil-vinf2Aihifaia.html . 19 November 2021 . 19 November 2021 . Sify.
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